Britain WILL defy Beijing by sailing HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier task force through disputed international waters in the South China Sea - and deploy ships PERMANENTLY in the region
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9805889/Britain-defy-Beijing-sailing-warships-disputed-waters-South-China-Sea.html20 July 2021
Britain will sail an aircraft carrier taskforce through disputed international waters in the South China Sea in a direct challenge to Beijing, the Defence Secretary has revealed.
Ben Wallace confirmed that HMS Queen Elizabeth and her escort fleet will transit international waters claimed by China next month, saying Britain had a 'duty' to insist on freedom of navigation.
The Communist regime has alarmed neighbours in the region including Japan and the Philippines with illegal claims in international waters.
Mr Wallace also confirmed that the UK plans to deploy Royal Navy warships permanently to the region in a show of support for allies....
